Thomas Williams Charitable Trust
Thomas Williams Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $703K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $78K. Net investment income was $66K.
Thomas Williams Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Thomas Williams Charitable Trust gave $78K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $78K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $78,252
- +134.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $78,252
- +134.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $78,252
- Total assets
- $702,530
- +1.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Thomas Williams Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Muhlenberg College ($78K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Thomas Williams Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 55% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 127% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2024) to $78K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA | Scholarships | $78,252 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $702,530 | $75,983 | $92,332 | $78,252 | 1 | $81,794 | $65,513 | $64,466 |
| 2025 | $695,025 | $20,583 | $46,935 | $33,365 | 1 | $36,752 | $13,320 | $39,086 |
| 2024 | $721,479 | $31,396 | $35,918 | $23,495 | 1 | $26,728 | $21,859 | $36,599 |
| 2023 | $725,885 | $25,786 | $64,127 | $50,584 | 1 | $53,814 | $16,574 | $36,628 |
| 2022 | $764,619 | $69,218 | $55,909 | $40,288 | 1 | $44,041 | $57,984 | $44,433 |
| 2021 | $751,394 | $37,325 | $51,933 | $37,981 | 1 | — | $26,948 | $43,863 |
| 2020 | $766,311 | $21,339 | $51,840 | $38,205 | 1 | — | $11,451 | $41,206 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas Williams Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $64K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thomas Williams Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Regions Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Regions Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2020) → $13K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $13K, to Regions Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Williams Charitable Trust
How much does Thomas Williams Charitable Trust give each year?
Thomas Williams Charitable Trust gave $78K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $33K across 1 grant.
How large is Thomas Williams Charitable Trust?
Thomas Williams Charitable Trust reported $703K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $82K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $64K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Thomas Williams Charitable Trust?
Thomas Williams Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Birmingham, AL. It holds $703K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Thomas Williams Charitable Trust operate?
Thomas Williams Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Thomas Williams Charitable Trust's EIN?
Thomas Williams Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-7237756. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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